is the seat detachable so we can use it when carrying our newborn home from hospital? -- we live in New York so will be riding in a taxi.
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Hi the seat is detachable but it is not meant to be carried on its own with baby in it and the seat is not suitable for newborn, more for 6 months onwards. However, the frame can fit a car seat to become a travel system meant for newborn which you can detach while riding in a taxi. Car seat can be purchased separately and there are many brands out there that fit the frame. I'm using Maxi Cosi car seat.
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The seat does detach and you can put a newborn carrier/carseat on the frame, however you will need to buy the attachment to do that. There's one specifically for Britax and then I think all others are covered under a different attachment. I have a Britax infant carrier and it works wonderfully with it. I can't speak for the other attachment.
25451
You use a car seat when they are infants and you'll have to buy the converter to attach the car seat to the stroller. You don't use the seat until they are older.
25452
Yes! the seat comes off very easily, so you can either click in a car seat, using the car seat adapter.
25453
You will need to have a car seat that is compatible with the stroller.. Plus buy the adapters.. the seat is good for older children. Over the stroller is amazing
25454
No. Detaching the seat will not work for this purpose. You will need to purchase the bassinet attachment.
25455
Yes, but you will need to get a car seat base so that it will be legal. But you can use it as a car seat for sure.
823
I guess you could take it apart and carry it, but really once it's set up, you probably won't want to. It's not really meant for portability I don't think. It is very sturdy. 200lb+ people have sat on it with no problems at all. Overall great chair!
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I have never used this particular car seat for a 6lb baby because the starting weight is 5lbs. We used the Chaperone for our new born. This Advocate would be a pain with a new born baby due to the seat is not designed to be taken out of the car like the Chaperone. This seat is designed to be used with the next level up from a new born. I would not recommend this seat for a 6lb. baby. You will end up buying another carrier if you do. The Chaperone has multiple purposes, a car seat, or it can be put in the stroller to be used as a stroller seat.
1891987
Yes it has cushions for a newborn also. As previously answered it isn't a carrier so you can't disconnect & carry the baby around in it. It is a convertible.
311163
I just travel to my hometown, and I was not sure about taking the car seat, but I did, and it was a very good choice!baby was conftable and we have the car seat with us, so great choise!
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I have not had a need to try to remove the base from the seat. It is not an infant carrying seat. If you were thinking of just having two bases in two different vehicles and remove the seat on regular basis it would be easier to just remove the entire thing. Plus I believe the anchors are on the actual seat not just on the base. I would look into buying two instead of trying to regularly remove and reinstall.
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The standard seat is too small for a new born. You'd have to attach a proper car seat to it. I'm not sure which are compatible if any.
1881442
It is not the best seat to travel with. The shape makes it bulky and difficult to pack. I recommend getting the "Pottette" instead - it is compact and folds easy for travel, and also doubles as a stand-alone potty for emergencies.
767713
It would not be easy to pull out because the car seat should be strapped down very tightly. If you unlatch the system to re-adjust it, then you cannot re-latch it properly while she is sitting in the seat. Once the seat is installed, the angle should not be adjusted while in use.
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If you're child needs it, they will let you put it in the seat, otherwise all seats/strollers are checked for free..I would though gate check it so it doesn't get all banged around. I guess that's the only option I know of
387223
You absolutely can. As long as the infant weights more than 5 lbs. The only problem is - it does not have a detachable base. So if you want to run into a store or do something quickly, you will have to go through the process of un doing the belts then having to carry the baby.
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I am using it for my newborn...now almost 3 mo. I originally used it in the convert able car seat, since we did not have an infant seat. He is nearly 16 lbs now, and it us getting a but snug. Also, I was thinking of altering my original post to add that the top and bottom should be able to be adjustable , since you can take them apart with Velcro. However, if you do try to separate the top from the bottom and extend the length, the harsh part of the Velcro goes against the baby's back.
2074228
Personally, although this is my number one way of transporting my baby, I would be reluctant to bring it on an airplane. It is a little too big, and not flexible to try and fit under a seat.
2137097
The straps are lap only - it says it can carry a baby, but I'd make sure they can sit up on their own and then be right there while they sit it it - once the seat is tilted back, the baby should stay in fine, but if they are on the go, they could probably wiggle out of it once stationary, but the seat is only to keep them contained while traveling through the airport. We are testing ours out the end of this month with a three year old who hates to walk and carry stuff. Good luck!
40024
The wheels are easy to remove, it won't fit if you don't. I have used this to travel with the city select with a second seat without any issues.
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It is not really suited for use as a carrier in general. If the baby is in it, holding it by the handle without using another hand to brace it doesn't work well. It simply tips forward and back too much. It is nice for carrying it without the baby and for lifting it onto the stroller though.
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Mine is detachable and adjustable (bought it about 4-5 months ago), also has handles for carrying.